New round of Steel Belt Buckles
These are all handmade by torch welding reclaimed steel, and then finished with a torch heat patina, polishing, and a traditional metal oil. I take orders for custom belt buckles- $75 each. Let me know in time and I can get one ready for a gift! These never fail to please. I made and […]
Steel Tree
Steel Tree: hand forged steel, 77″ ht x 31″ diameter, Meg Thompson, 2011. This fall I finally finished the Steel Tree I started a few years ago. It began as a coat hanger. But as I hammered the hot square metal into textured tree bark, it quickly became clear it was going to be more […]
Belt Buckles
I finally got some pictures up of the belt buckles I have been working on since last fall. Go to “Belt Buckles” under “artwork.” They are handmade out of steel using torch, forge, and sanding/polishing work. They are all one of a kind. I like the rough finish look with the natural colors and rust […]
Springtime
I am back in the blacksmith studio this spring. The belt buckles have captured my imagination. More coming to the site soon….
blacksmithing
I took a blacksmithing class this past fall from Marsha Trattner, through SVA. It was a great class and I love it! I had always wanted to try forge work and torch work. I like the idea of forging metal into whatever you want. This is just the beginning for me in this medium. Under […]